New Zealand posted its first quarterly decline in exports in almost two years https://t.co/ZrCPluWRDk ...

South Korea’s early exports maintained momentum in July, reflecting the trade-dependent economy’s resilience https://t.co/le9zmoswSK ...

Economic Performance - Inflation is down [1] - The fiscal deficit is down [1] - Exports are up [1] Potential Concerns - The rosy economic picture may not be the whole story [1]

In the first half of the year, exports grew at the same pace as they did in 2024. They have been a rare bright spot in China’s economy in recent years. But there are signs that it’s dimming https://t.co/M4Aj6enbtZ ...

Thanks to previous rounds of tariffs, many Chinese goods face levies of over 50% if they are shipped to America. How, then, to explain the resilience of China’s exports in the turmoil of the global trade war? https://t.co/fe3ZWH8R5L ...

Core Insights - Kimberly-Clark de México reported Q2 2025 sales of MXN 14.1 billion, which is flat compared to the previous year but represents a 1.7% increase from Q1 2025, marking an all-time quarterly record [3][4] - Total volume decreased by 3.3%, while price/mix increased by 3.3%. Consumer Products and Away from Home segments saw declines of 2.2% and 7.8%, respectively [4] - Exports increased significantly by 24.5%, with double-digit growth in both converted products and hard roll sales [4] - The cost of goods sold rose by 7.2%, influenced by mixed results in raw materials, with favorable conditions for SAM and resins, but negative impacts from recycled fibers and fluff [4] - Foreign exchange rates were notably higher, averaging 17.3% increase [4]

Japan’s exports fell for a second month as the US tariff campaign continued to weigh on trade https://t.co/gJ6VIWpG2Y ...

>> INDONESIA WAS GREAT. HE'S A GREAT PRESIDENT AND WE MADE A TERRIFIC DEAL WITH HIM. WE WEREN'T ALLOWED TO GO IN AND TRADE.I THINK SOMETHING SIMILAR WILL HAPPEN WITH INDIA. WE HAVE A COUPLE OF OTHERS. I HAVE TO TELL YOU, FOR THE MOST PART I'M HAPPY WITH THE LETTERS.THE LETTERS ARE A DEAL. I CAN'T EXPLAIN IT ANY BETTER. THE LETTERS ARE A DEAL.THE PRESS DOESN'T WANT TO PICK THAT UP. I WILL VEER FROM THOSE DEALS ON OCCASION WHEN SOMEBODY IS WILLING. IF JAPAN WOULD OPEN UP THEIR COUNTRY.THEY JUST DON'T DO THAT. ...

Trade Relations - The US Trade Representative initiated an investigation into Brazil's trade practices [1] - The investigation focuses on whether Brazil's practices unfairly restrict US exports [1]

Trade Agreements - US exports will have full access to the Indonesian market without tariffs [1] - Indonesian imports to the US will face a 19% tariff, reduced from a threatened 32% [1][2] - The 19% tariff will impact goods like palm oil, tires, rubber, electronics, and footwear [2] - An agreement with India, similar to the one with Indonesia, is suggested to be close, involving more market access for US exporters [3][4] - The US is in contact with the EU to potentially reach an agreement [4] Monetary Policy - Criticism of the Federal Reserve was repeated, stating inflation is very slight and the Fed should lower interest rates immediately [5] Geopolitics - If Russia doesn't agree to a ceasefire within 50 days, secondary tariffs and sanctions will take effect [6]